Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-04-15

Weary OF ner uhuSt ttN- -,
Dohbs had almost resolved 70 apai'
don her whim. She ehewed the cue =,
bitter thoughts on her homewaru way
that dav. Providence or fortune WIS
against her success. That evening MT
Dobbs came home in an unusuai ue-
cree of haste, and OF II cheerful mieh.
Glove" said he. tripping over the
din1ne.room mat, ave found chiio
for YOU" nj. ana,
impossible shall like it, SAID sne
perversely. mo one wants 10 paro
with a child unless there's something
the matter with it"
Doobs beamed yet more bright
ly. He was not to be snbdued oy any
wet blankets. 'It's little boy ana
he is 3 years old, fair, pretty ana
most intelligent. His father Is just
dead"
"Nhat about his mother2" queried
Mrs. Doobs cautiously. ,,
Josiah redeemed, stammerlne litt'e.
"She-ah, poor SOULS dead too;
This is no beggar's brat. He IS wen
born, Dorothy, on one side. l can
give you every proof"
The next day the child was brought
to Chaplain and left d Clarence Vllia
by a clerk from Nj. Dobbs' office. lie
was poorly dressed, but handsome
little lad, lively and spirited. He was
not at all shy, and addressed himself
freely to the pug and parrot. Inc
piping treble voice and shrill, childlsh
laughter touched the maternal chord
in Dorothy's heart. She went a little
sadly that day while her eyes followed
the child. He stroked her velvet gown
and fingered her rings while he sat up
on her knee, chatting about the things
around him.
what is your manner" questioned
the lady.
Harry" answered the boy readily
But nothing more could be elected
from him. He did not seem to under
stand that he could have a second
name. He was but a baby boy, scarce
ly three.
In the afternoon Mrs. Dobbs tele-
graphed to her husband that he must
make arrangementsfor her to keep the
child a day or two. 1t would
not be necessary to send any one
to fetch him that evening. The
day passed quickly, with little feet
pattering beside her, exploring
the wonders of garden and green
houses. Towards z o'clock Mrs.
Dobbs began to look anxiously for her
spouse's return. She had quite decid-
ed that she would keep the child, but
still there were questions to be asked
Il 81. 4 ha 1aI "a m
must be hers entirely. None must
ever claim him, or interfere with his
welfare. Mr.. Dobbs came leisurely
up the garden at his usual hour, car
rying his fish bag. His stolid face
changed a little vixen he looked
through the window and saw the child
on his wlfe's knee.
"He is a pretty boy, Dorothy" he
said nervously, when he came near.
IA darling little boy; mean to keep
him, Josiah" she said, gently Olsen
gaging the chubby hands from her
chair. "Will you stay with me-
Harry"
The child laughed gleefully. tossing
lack his curls.
"stay with co. pity, pity flowers. u
he cried clapping his hands.
''Tell me all you know about him.
Josiah. What is his parentage, and
will his nearest relatives surrender
all claim upon him?"
Josiah shifted uneasily in his seat
He had the appearance of q man OPP
pressed with guilt.
"He is an orphan" said he look
ing speculatively at his own broad
toes.
$50 much the better for me-" said
Mrs. Dobhs. But | will have no dis
tant relatives hanging about. HI
must belong exclusively to me-"
Mr. Dobbs drew nearer to his wife.
dorothy, he ought to belong to
you i to anyone"
The lady put down the child from
her knee. His large blue eyes gazec
in wonder at this sudden rejection.
"What is the boys name?" said
Mrs. Dobbs, breathlessly.
Henry" he rejoined, slowly.
"But Henry what?" she asked, more
sharply.
Henry Morrison. He is your sis
ter's child-a friendless orphan now
God help him if you don't.
Mrs. Dobbs fell back on the sofa
cushion, and covered her face with hel
hands. The tears were falling through
them when little fingers essayed tc
move them.
HAS 90, been naughty? Don't ky
Perhaps the lady was very conscious
OF her own naughtiness, for she criec
still more at this appeal. drawing the
child into her embrace. There was
never any more doubt about the
adoption. Henry Morrison calls Mrs
Dobbs mother to this day, and Josiah
Is a little less generous toward asv
lums and hospitals. There will be a
very pretty penny by and by for his